New Delhi: The Union government is all set to ban single-use plastic products in India. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has announced that it will ban such items from July 1, and India will soon end the practice of single - use plastics. Also, plastic carry bags below 120 microns from December 31 should not be used.
As a first step towards participating in Nairobi, Kenya, a complete ban will be implemented across the country from July 1. More than 80 countries, including 30 African countries, have already succeeded in bringing about a complete or partial ban on single-use plastics.
In 2002, Bangladesh became the first country to ban plastic bags. Since then, some other countries have stepped up their efforts to protect the environment and imposed similar bans or restrictions. In March this year, 170 countries pledged to phase out the use of plastics by 2030.
In an effort to achieve this goal, pollution monitors have issued notices to manufacturers, stockists and e-commerce sites that no longer use or sell these items.
The CPCB says it will not allow earbuds, flags, candies, ice cream sticks, decorative thermocouples, PVC banners less than 100 microns thick, steers, wrapping films, cups, glasses and cutlery.
As India prepares for the ban, what are the disposable plastics and why are they harmful to the environment?
Disposable plastics, or disposable plastics, should be used only once before disposal or recycling. These items are like plastic bags, straws, coffee stirrers, soda and water bottles and most food packaging. In India, the Plastic Waste Management Amendment Act of 2021 defines single-use plastics as "single-use plastic goods intended for single use for single purpose".
Plastic products are classified based on their environmental impact and usability, and it is recommended to phase out the ones with the least use and the highest environmental impact.
These include: Thin carry bags (less than 50 microns); Non-woven carry bags and covers (less than 80 gsm and 320 microns); Small wrapping / packing films; Cutlery for cups and utensils; Earbuds with plastic sticks; Cigarette filters; Small plastic bottles; Plastic banners;
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